Petition · past parliament
MPs to only use the NHS, as they are responsible for maintaining the NHS
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
To prove the NHS is fit for purpose by committing to use only the NHS.
MPs committing to only use the NHS will should they have faith in the NHS and the public can too
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about whether to receive healthcare through the NHS or privately are a matter for every individual, including MPs, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about whether to receive healthcare through the NHS or privately are a matter for every individual, including MPs, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.